John Boadu Justifies Protest, Criticizes Mass Dismissals and CJ Suspension
Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has defended the recent protest led by the party and other political groups over the suspension of the Chief Justice by President Mahama. Speaking on Kessben TV’s Maakye show, he noted that the demonstration was within the constitutional rights of citizens who feel concerned about happenings in the country.
According to John Boadu, the protest was not solely about the Chief Justice’s suspension but also addressed the disturbing trend of mass dismissals that have occurred since the start of the new administration. “Over 10,000 people have lost their jobs between January 7 and now. These are people who had lawful appointment letters to serve in the public sector, and yet they’ve been dismissed without proper justification,” he said.
He stressed that public sector appointments are not tied to the tenure of any government and that the ongoing dismissals set a dangerous precedent. “When you are appointed to a public office, your job is not supposed to end because there is a change in government. This abuse has long-term consequences if not addressed,” he added.
Touching on the Ablekuma North seat, Boadu expressed concern over the Electoral Commission’s delay in declaring results, five months after elections. “The EC claims it is ready to declare the results with police protection, yet the President hasn’t said a word about it. The people of Ablekuma North are being denied representation.”
On the suspension of the Chief Justice, Boadu alleged that it was premeditated. He cited statements by former President Mahama during a meeting in Ho with NDC lawyers before the elections, where Mahama reportedly said that if elected, he would terminate the Chief Justice’s appointment. “There’s even a video to back this,” Boadu claimed.
He concluded by saying the demonstration is a wake-up call to prevent future abuses of power and urged Ghanaians not to view the protest narrowly. “This is about protecting democracy and the future stability of our institutions,” he emphasized
By: Gifty Bediako Yamoah
